An experimental drug developed by QuatRx Pharmaceuticals causes loss of weight and fat in a mouse animal model in a new study from researchers at the Houston Methodist Research Institute.  Known as GC-1, the drug reportedly speeds up metabolism, or burning off, of fat cells.  The team state that GC-1 was observed dramatically increasing the metabolic rate, essentially converting white fat, which stores excess calories and … Continue reading Experimental antidiabetic drug ‘browns’ white fat in animal studies.